Enlarger timers - are they generic?

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WiseOwl - 29 Jun 2004 10:52 GMT

I need an enlarging timer for a Philips PCS 130 enlarger. Will any do?

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John - 29 Jun 2004 11:56 GMT

>I need an enlarging timer for a Philips PCS 130 enlarger. Will any do?

Generally speaking, most enlargers are capable of being mated
to different timers but this isn't always the case. Your Phillips may
be one of the enlargers that was wired for a proprietary timer. I know
the PCS 150 did have a proprietary timer but I'm not sure about the
130. Just take a look at the cord and see if it has a standard
household 110V connection w/ground. Most proprietary connections did
not use that standard fitting.

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WiseOwl - 30 Jun 2004 13:28 GMT

The cord is a standard wall socket lead without a plug.

Paul.

>>I need an enlarging timer for a Philips PCS 130 enlarger. Will any do?
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Nicholas O. Lindan - 30 Jun 2004 15:53 GMT

> The cord [on my enlarger] is a standard wall socket lead without a plug.

_Without_ a plug? Is this a European enlarger where the plug is
optional?

It may help if you post the brand and model of the enlarger. If there
a nameplate with a power specification, "110V 60Hz 3A" or the like the
information on the nameplate will help.

Are the wires in the cord black/white/green, blue/brown/green-yellow
or are they another set of colors?

Enlargers using fluorescent (cold light) or halogen bulbs require an
external power supply. Plugging them into the wall will blow the
whole shebang - hence the caution and reticence on this newsgroup
in answering your question.

To answer the subject line: some are, some aren't.

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Nick Zentena - 30 Jun 2004 16:45 GMT

> The cord is a standard wall socket lead without a plug.

You mean it's female? I bet it needs a special connector or something.

Nick

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